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Optima® SIL (Starter, Ignition & Lighting) Batteries
Back: 34M, 34, 34R (reverse post)
Front: 75/35, 6V, 34/78

Optima® Yellow Top & Blue Top Deep Cycle Batteries
Back: D31A, D31T, D31M
Center : D34/78, D34, D34M
Front: TF1800 "Troll Fury"

OPTIMA® AGM Batteries: The battery like NO other! 

Inside the unique shell of the OPTIMA® battery is a radically superior internal design. The structure of conventional batteries — lead plates hanging in pools of acid — requires those lead plates to provide their own structural support. To accomplish this, the lead is diluted with high percentages of inert stiffening metals that rob those conventional batteries of performance.

The unique engineering concept of the OPTIMA battery uses long thin layers of lead wound into tight spiral cells. Because they're tightly supported on all sides by high strength cylindrical cell casings, the lead ribbons of the OPTIMA aren't required to provide structural strength, so they can be made from high-purity, high-performance lead. This translates into dramatically lower internal resistance and higher output at temperature extremes. OPTIMA batteries can be fully recharged in about an hour, twice as fast as conventional batteries. They also can sit unused four times longer than other batteries, losing less than half a volt in over 6 months of nonuse.

An absorbent glass mat, alternating with the layers of lead, holds electrolyte in contact with the OPTIMA'S greater lead surface area. This laminated construction provides far more active surface area in the OPTIMA. It also supports a thicker layer of plate paste, for prolonged service life — typically half again to twice the life of conventional batteries. This technology is called "AGM" for "Absorbed Glass Mat" and it is a major advance in battery design.

The OPTIMA'S revolutionary Spiralcell® design produces more power and increased energy, resulting in fast, reliable starts even in extreme conditions. Because OPTIMA is the only battery with Spiralcell construction, no other battery offers OPTIMA'S combination of performance and reliability in land and marine applications. OPTIMA delivers power!
   
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Advantages of the OPTIMA® Deep Cycle Battery:
  • Delivers higher peak amps faster than conventional batteries
  • Provides up to twice the life of conventional batteries
  • More consistent voltage across the discharge curve
  • Superior cold and hot weather performance vs. conventional batteries
  • Available in models with SAE posts, stainless threaded studs, or both
  • Spill-proof, even if the case is physically ruptured
  • Will not off-gas in normal operation, eliminating fumes, odor & corrosion
  • Over 14x more shock and vibration resistant than conventional batteries
  • Provides more power from a smaller package
  • True zero maintenance
  • Holds charge better during periods of nonuse
  • Operates in any position without spilling
  • Offers proven durability & performance (Read testimonials)
  • Shipped out same-day if ordered by 2 p.m. Central Time
  • Arrives charged and ready to use
  • Free shipping in the U.S. 48 states*

Thanks for the excellent service, fast shipping, and a great product. I recently ordered an Optima Yellow Top Battery and am very pleased with the whole experience. The battery arrived just three business days after being ordered. It was in perfect condition! You also have very competitive, consumer friendly pricing. The same battery would have cost me almost $50 more to buy it from other places. – Mike Varda, Osceola IN

I'm buying this Optima battery to replace one I've had in continuous service for nine years. I had it in three vehicles during that time and it outlasted two of the vehicles. The Optima is an incredible product! – William Crescenzo, Kansas City MO
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Selecting The Right Optima® Battery

Optima® offers two basic battery types: Optima starter type batteries, and Optima dual-purpose deep cycle/starter batteries. The Optima starter type batteries are superior replacement units for your car, truck, boat, or other vehicle. Optima deep cycle/starter batteries serve dual purposes: They are superior starter batteries, but they also are designed to withstand repeated deep discharging (down to a charge level of 10.5 volts) without having their life span shortened. This ability makes them especially useful when electrical loads exceed recharge rate (including times when the battery cannot be recharged at all, such as for marine trolling motors, or for running car audio equipment with your engine turned off.) Optima deep cycle batteries are very popular for marine trolling motors, winches, special lighting, portable power, and emergency backup systems of all types. If you need high performance power for car audio, the best battery for you is one or more of the largest Optima deep cycle/starter batteries you can fit in.

See tables below for specs on Optima® Starter Batteries and Deep Cycle Batteries. Note that because of the Optima's® unique configuration, it's important to measure the space available in your application before ordering. Don't just measure your old battery; instead measure your actual available space.Then order online or call us and we can send the Optima that's right for you — with free shipping to 48 states, no handling fee, and no sales tax*! Note that some vehicles have optional battery covers which do not conform to the Optima's shape, and which you may have the option to leave off.


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Optima® Red Top & Blue Top Starter Batteries

Power You Can Depend On

Optima® SIL (Starter, Ignition & Lighting) Batteries
Back: 34M, 34, 34R (reverse post)
Front: 75/35, 6V, 34/78

Ultra high performance in cold or heat... Ultra shock resistance... High tolerance for accidental deep discharge... OPTIMA® is the ultimate battery for any vehicle that really needs to start. OPTIMA batteries are preferred by emergency vehicle crews because they deliver more power in tougher conditions than any other battery. Collectors and RV owners appreciate the Optima's ability to hold a charge up to 3 times longer than conventional batteries. 1st Optima pays the shipping costs to 48 states, so prices quoted are your total delivered cost. No handling fees, and no sales tax outside Nebraska.

Measure your vehicle's available battery space, consult the dimensions below for fit and connector types, then call us toll-free for the ultimate starter battery!



OPTIMA® Starter Batteries
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Model
Associated
References
Volts
Amp
Hours1
CCA2
@ 0° F
CA2
@ 32° F
Case Size
Category
Reserve3
Minutes
Physical Size
Length x Width x Height (inches)
(Height includes 1" terminals)
Terminal
Layout
Weight
Terminals
Total Price
(Includes Shipping*)
Pricing is current.
34/78
8004-003
800U
SC34U
12V
50 AH
800 CCA
1000 CA
Medium
100
Case Size Category: Medium
10 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
38.8 lbs
Top Post
+ GM Side
$164.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The 34/78 (above) has both top and GM-style side terminals. Size includes posts. See Model 34/78 top-view here. For larger starting/deep cycle batteries see D31 series below.
34
8002-002
800S
SC34A
12V
50 AH
800 CCA
1000 CA
Medium
100
Case Size Category: Medium
10 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
38.8 lbs
 Top Post
$164.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The Model 34 (above) has top terminals only. Size includes posts. See Model 34 top-view here. For larger starting/deep cycle batteries see D31 series below.
35
8020-164
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SC35A
12V
44 AH
720 CCA
910 CA
Med-Small
90
Size Category: Med-Small
9.0 x 6.7 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
33.0 lbs
Top Post
$149.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The Model 35 (above) has top terminals only. Size includes posts. See Model 35 top-view here. The Model 35 has opposite post orientation from the Model 25 or Model 75/25.
25
8025-160
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SC25A
12V
44 AH
720 CCA
910 CA
Med-Small
90
Size Category: Med-Small
9.25 x 6.3 x 7.7"
Height includes 1" terminals
33.0 lbs
Top Post
$149.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The Model 25 (above) has top terminals only. Size includes posts. See Model 25 top-view here.
75/25
8022-091
725U
SC75U
12V
44 AH
720 CCA
910 CA
Med-Small
90
 Size Category: Med-Small
9.4 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
33.1 lbs
Top Post
+ GM Side
$139.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The 75/25 (above) has both top and GM-style side terminals. Size includes posts. See Model 75/25 top-view here.
6V
8010-044
850/6
SC6A
6V
50 AH
800 CCA
1000 CA
6V Medium
100
Size Category: 6V Medium
10 x 3.5 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
18.4 lbs
 Top Post
$145.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
In addition to 6 volt applications, two 6V batteries can be connected in series to provide 12 volt power in locations where a standard 12V will not fit. Size includes top posts. See Model 6V top-view here.
34R
Reverse Post
8003-151
800SR
SC34R
12V
50 AH
800 CCA
1000 CA
Medium
104
Size Category: Medium
10 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
38.8 lbs
"Reverse"
Top Posts
$159.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
34R (above) has reversed post placement: See Model 34R top-view and more info here. NOTE: 34R top color is now red (not orange, as formerly.)
34M
Marine Starter
8006-006
1000M
SC34M
12V
50 AH
800 CCA
1000 CA
Medium
100
Size Category: Medium
10 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
38.4 lbs
Top Post
+Top Stud
$164.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The 34M Marine Starter (above) is not a deep-cycle battery. It is a starter battery offering both top-mounted automotive (SAE) posts plus top-mounted stainless steel threaded stud posts for small accessories. See Model 34M top-view here. See below for deep cycle D34M model, which is better suited to moderate or heavy accessory loads.
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Optima batteries don't require a battery box for acid containment because they don't leak.

Table Notes:
1Amp Hours = Amp output sustainable for 20 hours before dropping to 10.5 volt recharge level, multiplied by 20. More explanation here.
2At all temperatures, Optima® batteries can discharge far higher amperage during the first critical seconds of demand compared to conventional batteries. In difficult conditions, this provides the rapid spin required to start engines quickly when conventional batteries with equal or greater CA or CCA merely crank without firing engine.
 3Reserve Minutes = number of minutes battery will maintain 25 amps output before dropping to 10.5 volts. More explanation here. 

Recharge when batteries drop to 10.5 volt state of charge (or before.) Note: Optima batteries will never develop capacity-robbing "charge memory."

OPTIMA® More-Info Links:

I put an Optima in my 1990 GMC K1500 nine years ago. The truck's on its second engine and its third starter. Same Optima battery. Unbelievable.
– Jerry Cummings, Latham OH

Fantastic price. Excellent communication, and the battery only took 3 work days to receive. I will use you for future purchases. – Mark Canning, Copperas Cove, TX

Thanks for the fast shipping & personal attention. Four of our five vehicles now have Optima's. Two of my trucks are retired military and have two-battery, 24-volt systems. One already has dual Optima's, the other will soon. Three more batteries to go and I'll be fully converted! Planning my next order! – Hank Grubbs, Clearwater, Florida

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Optima® Yellow Top & Blue Top Deep Cycle/Starter Batteries

Extended Power Duration

Optima Yellow Top Batteries
Rear: D31A, D31T
Front: D34/78, D34
See new Model 51 & 51R specs in table below.

Optima Blue Top Batteries
Rear: TF1800 Troll Fury, D31M
Front: D34M

OPTIMA® More-Info Links:

OPTIMA® Yellow Top and Blue Top battery models are the power source of choice for deep-cycle power needs. Compared to conventional batteries, voltage output from an Optima battery is more uniform across the discharge curve, more deep cycles are tolerated, and they can be mounted in any position with zero corrosion and zero leaks. They recharge faster than conventional batteries, and typically deliver 1.5 - 2x the service life. Yellow Top and Blue Top batteries also offer excellent performance as starter batteries for dual-purpose applications. Call us to order the premium power source for heavy cycling applications. With free shipping and no handling fees, prices quoted are your total delivered cost!**

Common Deep Cycle Applications:
Performance audio
Trolling motors
Portable lighting
Winches
 Inverter power
Security system backup
Sump pump backup
RV/Camping power



Note: Performance between models D34/78, D34, and D34M is identical. The difference between between those batteries is the post style.
Performance between models D31T, D31A and D31M is identical. The difference between those batteries is the post style.
Optima Blue Top batteries are colored blue for marine battery applications but work equally well in non-marine uses.

OPTIMA® More-Info Links:

After just a few hours on the water with my previous battery, I had to keep cutting the speed on my trolling motor just to keep going. Then after charging all night it still wouldn’t be fully charged the next morning when I wanted to go out. I got an Optima Blue Top and it was still running after six hours, I never had to cut speed. I put the battery on charge and checked it after a couple of hours, and it was already fully recharged. I came in, got online and ordered an Optima cranking battery too. This is now the only battery I’ll ever use, you have a customer for life. I got each battery just three days after I ordered them, too. Thanks for a great product! – Darryl Levingston, Hemphill TX

Of the three companies we dealt with for the equipment we needed, yours is the only one that I had absolutely no problems with in any aspect of the business relation. I have been extremely pleased! – Lisa Talkington, Columbia MO


OPTIMA® Dual Purpose Deep Cycle & Starter Batteries
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Model
Associated
References
Volts
Amp Hours1
CCA2 @
0° F
CA2 @ 
32° F
Case Size
Category
Reserve
Minutes3
Physical Size
 Length x Width x Height (inches)
(Height includes 1" terminals)
Terminal
Layout
Weight
Terminals
Total Price
(Includes Shipping*)
Pricing is current.
D51
8071-167
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SC51DA
12V
38 AH
450 CCA
560 CA
Small
66
Case Size Category: Small
9.25 x 5.0 x 9.0"
Height includes 1" terminals
26.5 lbs
Top Post
$179.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
Model 51 (above) has standard SAE top terminals. Works well for both deep cycle and starter battery needs. All battery sizes include posts. See Model 51 top-view & more info here.
D51R
Reverse Post
8073-167
---
SC51RDA
12V
38 AH
450 CCA
560 CA
Small
66
Case Size Category: Small
9.25 x 5.0 x 9.0"
Height includes 1" terminals
26.5 lbs
Top Post
$179.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
51R (above) is identical to 51 (above) except 51R has reversed post placement: See the Model 51R top-view and more info here.
D35
8040-218
---
SC35A
12V
48 AH
650 CCA
810 CA
Med-Small
98
Case Size Category: Med-Small
9.0 x 6.7 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
37.2 lbs
Top Post
$176.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
Model D35 (above) has standard SAE top terminals. Like all Optima deep cycle batteries, the D35 works well for both deep cycle and starting applications. See D35 top-view & more info here.
D75/25
8042-218
---
SC75DU
12V
48 AH
650 CCA
810 CA
Med-Small
98
Case Size Category: Med-Small
9.25 x 6.7 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
38.2 lbs
Top Post
+ GM Side
$172.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The D75/25 (above) has both top posts and GM style side connectors. Works well for both deep cycle and starting applications. See the Model D75/25 top-view & more info here.
D34/78  
8014-045
D750U
SC34DU
12V
55 AH
750 CCA
870 CA
Medium
120
Case Size Category: Medium
10 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
42.9 lbs
Top Post
+ GM Side
$189.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The D34/78 (above) has both top posts and GM style side connectors. Works well for both deep cycle and starter battery needs. All battery sizes include posts. See Model D34/78 top-view here.
 D34
8012-021
D750S
SC34DA
12V
55 AH
750 CCA
870 CA
Medium
120
Case Size Category: Medium
10 x 6.8 x 7.8"
Height includes 1" terminals
   43.8 lbs
Top Post
$189.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
D34 (above) has standard SAE top terminals only. Works well for both deep cycle and starter battery needs. All battery sizes include posts. See Model D34 top-view & more info here.
D31T
8050-160
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SC31DS
12V
75 AH
900 CCA
1125 CA
Large
155
Case Size Category: Large
12.8 x 6.5 x 9.4"
Height includes 1" terminals
59.8 lbs
Top Stud
$229.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The D31T (above) is a new model. Posts are 3/8" threaded stainless top studs ONLY, for use with loop cable ends (no SAE posts.) Size includes studs. See Model D31T top-view & more info here.
D31A
8051-160
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SC31DA
12V
75 AH
900 CCA
1125 CA
Large
155
Case Size Category: Large
12.8 x 6.5 x 9.4"
Height includes 1" terminals
59.8 lbs
Top Post
$229.95
(includes shipping)
Online ordering page
The D31A, D31T and D31M (below) are new models. D31A connectors are SAE automotive-style top posts. See Model D31A top-view & more info here. The D31-series batteries are Optima's largest. In addition to being providing deep-cycling ability, the D31A, D31T or D31M also serve as incredibly powe